5 things which went wrong for South Africa in the 4th Test match

#4 Lack of a potent bowling line-up

South Africa badly missed the wicket-taking abilities of someone like Dale Steyn

In Dale Steyn, South Africa had someone who could pick up wickets at the top of the order as well as clean up the tail when the situation demanded. How South Africa would have wished for his presence after seeing how the English lower order managed to make some vital contributions after losing their top order relatively cheaply.

While it was Jonny Bairstow who did the work in the first innings with his knock of 99, Moeen Ali chipped in the second innings with a quick-fire 75.

And, it was the absence of a potent wicket-taker which proved to be the difference. Rabada and Morkel did do well in patches but against a strong side like England, you need much much more from your frontline bowlers.